SWIFT/BIC code HLFXGB21U77
HLFXGB21U77 belongs to Halifax PLC in Rochester, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HLFXGB21U77 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HLFXGB21 |
| Branch code | U77 |
| Bank | Halifax PLC |
| Branch | Rochester (111352 |
| City | Rochester |
| Country | United Kingdom |
The way the Halifax PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HLFX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- U77 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses BIC HLFXGB21U77?
HLFXGB21U77 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Rochester (111352, a unit of Halifax PLC in Rochester, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Halifax PLC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use HLFXGB21U77 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HLFXGB21U77 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Halifax PLC take in United Kingdom?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HLFXGB21U77 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need HLFXGB21U77.
Can I use HLFXGB21 instead of HLFXGB21U77?
HLFXGB21 is the head office of Halifax PLC, while HLFXGB21U77 points to Rochester (111352. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HLFXGB21U77 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.